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The Challenge

1998 Returning Series 42m episodes

7.2/10 79 votes

Reality

Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.

Created by:: Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
Cast:: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Nurys Mateo, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: MTV, Paramount+

Episode guide

Seasons

43 available

The Ruins

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Episode 2 selected

E01

Episode 1

Wes Side Story

2009-09-30 · 42m

Twenty-eight excited Challenge competitors arrive in exotic Thailand and learn that they will be competing in a brand new Challenge -- The Ruins, where the players will be broken up into two teams: the Champions and the Challengers, while competing for their share of $300,000 to be banked in their own individual bank accounts. One trouble-making player causes chaos for his team when he tries to throw the first challenge. Later, two men and two women enter the Ruins, where they must fight for survival.

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E02

Episode 2

The Booby Trap

2009-10-07 · 42m

Teamwork becomes essential at the "Swing On By" challenge, where one player injures herself in an unexpected way and is forced to leave the game with a medical emergency. When both teams conspire to pit two best friends against each other in the "Shadow Fighter" Ruins, chaos erupts and the house is turned upside down forever.

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E03

Episode 3

The Road to Ruins

2009-10-14 · 42m

The Champions wonder if their rogue player, Wes, is genuine when he approaches them with a peace treaty. Demoralized from back-to-back losses, the Challengers vow to take home a victory at the "Repo Race" challenge. Two players' spots in the game are extinguished during the "Burnout" Ruins. An unlikely romance is sparked between two Champions.

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E04

Episode 4

Girls Gone Wild

2009-10-21 · 42m

When Katie discovers a dirty plunger in her bed, she goes ballistic in her hunt for the prankster. A longstanding feud between Champions Tonya and Veronica meets a shocking end. One team's hopes for a win go down in flames at the "Burning Bridges" challenge, when a careless player blows it for their entire team.

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E05

Episode 5

Reversal of Fortune

2009-10-28 · 42m

Wes makes a drastic move when he senses that his girlfriend, KellyAnne, is getting too close to her ex-boyfriend, Cohutta. A crafty competitor manages to escape being voted into the "Spool" Ruins, while another is completely blindsided by her team's decision.

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E06

Episode 6

Ruining On Empty

2009-11-04 · 42m

Controversial Champion Johnny realizes that his biggest hurdle in the game is himself. Veronica is rattled when she learns of Susie and Johanna's plot to send her into the Ruins for the rest of the game. The teams fight for sweet victory at the "Fruits of Your Labor" challenge.

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E07

Episode 7

Silence Of The Ruins

2009-11-11 · 42m

Brad becomes increasingly frustrated with his team's losing streak and hopes to lead his team to victory at the "Rotary Club" challenge. A Champion makes a deal with his teammates that could keep him out of the Ruins for the rest of the game. After flying under the radar for the entire game, Casey is finally called out by her aggravated team.

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E08

Episode 8

Thai Me Up! Thai Me Down!

2009-11-18 · 42m

A night of drunken partying turns violent when two players from opposing teams get into a fistfight. Susie finds herself at odds with her male teammates. Old tensions between Dunbar and KellyAnne are reignited and threaten the foundation of the Challengers' team.

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E09

Episode 9

Muay So-Called Ruins

2009-12-02 · 42m

Dunbar struggles with being the last remaining man on the Challenger team and must fight for survival in the game. Johnny contemplates drastic measures to get rid of one of his own teammates. Players battle in the last Ruins to secure a spot in the finale.

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E10

Episode 10

Good Thai and Good Luck

2009-12-09 · 42m

The Champions become paranoid that they could lose in the end if one worrisome team member fails to pull their weight.

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E11

Episode 11

Reunion

2009-12-17 · 42m

The reunion was hosted by Maria Menounos and was taped at the MTV Studios. Cast members that attended were Landon, Evan, Rachel, Brittini, Aneesa, Kim, Dunbar, Brad, Tori, Diem, Mark, Jenn & Paula. The many relationships/hookups, fights & missions were discussed.

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E12

Episode 12